About the photographer
Bennett Lowenthal has been taking photographs since the 1970s. His cameras accompanied him throughout his career as a Foreign Service Officer, including in the Panjshir Valley in Afghanistan in 2007-2008. These photographs were taken using a Gorizont panoramic camera manufactured in the USSR.
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- Previous photographer Alan Kotok
- Next photographer Joe Luchok
Bennett Lowenthal: Electronic images
Helicopter, Tank, Crutch
The helicopter was American, the tank was Soviet, the owner of the crutch was nowhere to be found.
Fighting Bird
This fighting bird was making good money for its owner in local bouts.
Village Engagement
We're here to help.
Sgt. Downey & the Panjshir Chief of Police
Holding hands was a skill to be learned.